The One Type Of Rice You Can (And Should!) Skip Washing - Chowhound

For recipes like risotto, paella, or sticky coconut milk rice, short-grain rice like Arborio or Carnaroli is used for its high starch content. This starch is essential for creating the creamy texture characteristic of a good risotto. Washing the rice would remove some of this starch, which is undesirable for achieving the desired creamy consistency. Advertisement The creamy texture is achieved by gradually…